Google rolls out simplified two-step authentication for Android and iOS

Google, in its Google Apps Update Blog, announced a new third option to their two-step verification system. The option, which will see a gradual rollout, aims to bolster log-in security with a solution that is surprisingly simple.

Available for both Android and iOS, the new two-step verification gives users an option to verify their log-in activity by either using a Security Key, a verification code sent to their smart device or through a simple prompt.

The pop-up prompt displays a dialogue with your name, profile image, and current location (city), and device you are trying to log-in from. Underneath it is a simple “No, deny sign-in” or “Yes, allow sign-in” to approve the sign-in request.

Google, in their blog post, notes that Android users will need updated version of Google Play Services to use Google prompt while iOS users will need the Google Search app to use Google prompt.